APLU is an association of more than 250 public and land-grant universities driving progress through education, research, & community and economic engagement.
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For generations, America’s public & land-grant universities have powered the nation’s progress. In honor of #America250, APLU is launching a timeline celebrating their milestones, research breakthroughs, & achievements that helped shape the United States. bit.ly/4tpf1fp
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As land-grant & public research universities adapt to evolving challenges, our mission endures. Join 1,500+ industry leaders at #APLU2026 in San Antonio from November 15-17 to explore how we can advance that mission in a changing #highered landscape. bit.ly/4zG9Wnf
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The BAA International Agriculture Section is excited to be at the World Food Prize in Des Moines alongside partners from around the globe working to advance food security. If you're in town, stop by and connect with our member universities at their booths! 🌎 #FoodPrize26
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A national effort to advance #studentsuccess launches today! APLU helped develop the National Student Success Project (NSSP), a cross-sector initiative to strengthen how students succeed from their educational investment. Learn more: bit.ly/47BKm6b
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For #NationalStudentTransferWeek, we celebrate students who transfer to pursue new opportunities & achieve goals. Land-grant & public research universities are committed to making transfer pathways accessible & supporting students as they move toward a bachelor’s degree & beyond.
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APLU supports transfer students through ATAIN, a national network that uses AI to help #highered institutions evaluate course equivalencies, improve credit transfer processes & provide guidance so students understand how their credits apply toward a degree.atain.org/
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The relaunch of the Feed the Future Innovation Labs reinforces the vital role of America's land-grant and public universities in advancing agricultural innovation and global food security.
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ALT State Department Announces Feed the Future Innovation Labs to Support Agriculture Research
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A second wind for an aging immune system? @GeorgiaTech used microscopic silicon nanowires to restore function in aging T cells, helping them fight infections & cancer like younger cells. This could lead to new ways to address age-related immune decline. b.gatech.edu/4xMi4R9
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A common genetic change in aging men could be a cancer warning. @uarizona found that loss of the Y chromosome occurs in normal-appearing tissue near tumors, potentially giving doctors a new indicator to detect cancer earlier & improve treatment outcomes. bit.ly/4jmJN7i
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We’re excited to announce the #APLU2026 closing session! Following the 2026 midterms, expert panelists will assess the direction of federal #highered policy & implications for land-grant & public research universities. Join us Nov. 15-17 in San Antonio! bit.ly/4zG9Wnf
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Today, we honor Indigenous peoples & reflect on the commitment of land-grant & public research universities to partnering with Indigenous students, faculty, staff, & communities as part of their mission to build a better future for all those they serve. #IndigenousPeoplesDay
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A touching discovery in prosthetics: @WSUPullman researchers developed electronic skin that senses 10x finer than commercial glove sensors. The tech could make advanced tactile feedback more accessible & improve function & independence with prosthetics. bit.ly/4AqXAA5
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APLU congratulates Francis Halzen, 2026 @NobelPrize winner in Physics! The @UWMadison professor was named for his groundbreaking work on neutrinos, particles produced by energetic events like black holes that could shape our understanding of the universe. nyti.ms/4yJaiJ1
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What can a locust tell us about “forever chemicals”? @michiganstateu found that locust neurons can distinguish between different PFAS compounds, a discovery that could be key to developing portable sensors for monitoring PFAS levels in the environment. bit.ly/4hIQhNg
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Lung cancer is often diagnosed only after it has spread & treatment options are more limited. @GeorgiaStateU developed an MRI contrast agent that detected lung tumors & metastases as small as 1mm, enabling earlier detection & more precise cancer treatment. bit.ly/4hubJDR
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The APLU Council on Governmental Affairs today honored Congressional staff Kevin Wheeler & Blaise Sheridan of the Senate Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee with its Exemplary Public Servant Award.
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Advancing student success, research, & community impact starts with collaboration. Join 1,500+ senior leaders at #APLU2026 in San Antonio on Nov. 15-17 to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, & discover new approaches. bit.ly/42DyuOL
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APLU congratulates the finalists for the 2026 Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) Awards: @EastCarolina, @OregonState, @TAMU, @PittTweet, @waynestate, @WestVirginiaU, & @WichitaState! The winner will be announced at #APLU2026 in November. bit.ly/4jwmWWT
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APLU is thrilled to congratulate @UMich researcher Zhen Xu, 2026 @GoldGooseAward winner! Xu's research, which was meant to quiet a noisy ultrasound experiment, led to histotripsy, a noninvasive cancer treatment that can destroy tumors without an incision. bit.ly/4iV0dUu
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APLU is a proud supporter of the @GoldGooseAward, which celebrates federally funded, silly sounding research that went on to have an incredible real-world impact. #GGA26 bit.ly/4ABasn6
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